Description
A blood clot that forms in the vein that drains blood from the kidney. The most common cause is dehydration. Other causes include: trauma to the abdomen or back, cancer, scar formation of the vein, abdominal aortic aneurysm, blood clotting disorders, or any other blockage of the vein.
Symptoms
Bloody urine, decreased urine output, flank pain (kidney pain), upper abdominal pain.
Tests
Common tests used for diagnosis and treatment
Workup:
A history and physical exam will be performed. Tests to diagnose the disorder and determine the extent of the disease will be done including a renal ultrasound. A CT scan and/or MRI may also be performed.
Tests:
Complete blood count (CBC), Comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP), CT Scan, D-Dimer, Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), Urinalysis (UA), Ultrasound
Other Specific Tests: PT (Protime), PTT (Partial Thromboplastin Time)
Specialists:
Nephrology, Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Pediatric Nephrology
Workup:
A history and physical exam will be performed. Tests to diagnose the disorder and determine the extent of the disease will be done including a renal ultrasound. A CT scan and/or MRI may also be performed.
Tests:
Complete blood count (CBC), Comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP), CT Scan, D-Dimer, Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), Urinalysis (UA), Ultrasound
Other Specific Tests: PT (Protime), PTT (Partial Thromboplastin Time)
Specialists:
Nephrology, Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Pediatric Nephrology
Treatment
Anticoagulation to prevent extension of the clot, and allow the body to dissolve the clot is the main treatment.